Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds
  • 4 slices applewood smoked bacon (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar (divided)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt (divided)

Instruction

  • Rinse your pumpkin seeds well and set aside.
  • In a small sauce pan over medium high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and add the bourbon, pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the alcohol has cooked off. This should take 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Spread the seeds onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the seeds for 60 minutes, stirring once in the middle of cooking time.
  • Remove the seeds and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar. Allow to cool. Sprinkle with the cooked bacon and toss to combine. Can store in an air-tight container once completely cooled for up to 3 days (if they last that long).